BMW E90 E91 LCI M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E90 E91 LCI M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire is an original body component from the Side Skirts category, designed for installation on the right side of facelifted (LCI) BMW 3 Series models. The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory bodywork and allows for an aesthetic replacement of a damaged sill on M Sport styled versions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037230-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037230
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037230, 0037230
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW E90 LCI

The side skirt has been designed as a dedicated component for the facelifted BMW 3 Series E90 generation body. The construction corresponds to factory mounting points, which allows for installation in place of the original trim without the need for bodywork modifications or additional adjustments.

Placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with the body geometry, and the profile of the trim is matched to the characteristic sill line of the M Sport version, allowing for a consistent, sporty look of the entire side of the car.

Black Sapphire Metallic finish

The surface of the trim is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, used as a factory standard on many BMW E90 units. Thanks to this, the component integrates well with the original body paint, reducing the need for additional painting or color corrections after installation.

The metallic structure of the paint highlights the sill line and harmonizes with other M Sport elements, such as bumpers or splitters, which improves the overall aesthetics of the vehicle's side profile.

Performance characteristics and installation

The side skirt is a body component exposed to operational damage – such as stone chips, abrasions, or corrosion in the sill area. Using an original M Sport trim allows you to restore the proper appearance of the side of the car and maintain the correct alignment of the sill line relative to the doors and fenders.

The element is intended for installation in the factory location, using the mounting points provided by the manufacturer. This makes service work predictable, and the fitment to the bodywork remains in line with factory tolerances.

Condition and use in service and modifications

The side skirt is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution for accident repairs, body restoration, or when building a project styled with the M Sport package. Choosing an original component from the secondary market allows you to maintain factory geometry and the characteristic look of the sills at a lower cost than a new component.

Due to its purpose, the trim will work well both in professional body and paint shops, as well as for users independently assembling a set of M Sport components for their BMW E90 LCI.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check out the available parts in the BMW Side Skirts category.

Support in selecting M Sport components

When assembling M Sport components – including side skirts, bumpers, or other body parts – it is worth paying attention to the stylistic and technical consistency with other BMW sub-assemblies. Additional information on the differences between standard parts and the M and M Performance line is provided in the article BMW M Performance: what is the difference between BMW M components and standard ones?, which helps in consciously planning bodywork upgrades and the selection of used parts.